Swallow Falls
Swallow Falls is a waterfall in United Kingdom, 42 m tall on the Through limestone hard rock.
- Height
- 42 m
- Type
- Cascade
- River / watercourse
- Through limestone hard rock
It has been suggested that this name was 'prompted by a desire to demonstrate W[elsh] linguistic ownership of a popular tourist attraction and a concern that Rhaeadr y Wennol would be perceived as a deferential translation of what came to be the better known name Swallow Falls'. The name, in its variant forms, is attested from the 1770s onwards.
Details
- Type
- Cascade
- Height
- 42 m
- Location
- Conwy County Borough, Wales
- Watercourse
- Through limestone hard rock
- Photo Caption
- Swallow Falls near Betws-y-Coed
Questions about Swallow Falls
Where is Swallow Falls?
Swallow Falls is in United Kingdom.
How tall is Swallow Falls?
Swallow Falls is 42 m tall.
What river is Swallow Falls on?
Swallow Falls is on the Through limestone hard rock.